Was your New Year’s Resolution to run a marathon?

If so, the time is now to start training.

Registration for the 2010 Grandma's Marathon begins Thursday, Jan. 14 at 12:01 a.m.

Visit GrandmasMarathon.com starting Thursday to register for the event’s 34th running which is set for Saturday, June 19 at 7:30 a.m.

The 26.2-mile race from Two Harbors to Duluth is limited to the first 9,500 participants. Nearly 1,500 runners signed up during the marathon’s early registration period last summer, so only about 8,000 spots will be available when general registration opens.

“We are extremely excited about this year’s marathon,” said Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma’s Marathon. “We will continue to focus our efforts on orchestrating the highest quality events possible for our participants and we promise a great event for everyone.”

Grandma's Marathon weekend also features the 20th annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the 17th annual William A. Irvin 5K. Registration for those two events will begin in February and March, respectively.

The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, June 19 at 6:30 a.m. and the William A. Irvin 5K on Friday, June 18 at 6 p.m.

For more information on any of Grandma's Marathon’s races or events, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.


2010

Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Online Registration Schedule

Grandma's Marathon (Limited to first 9,500 entrants) 
Registration opens Thursday, January 14

Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon (5,000 entrants selected via lottery) 
Lottery registration open from Feb. 17 to March 1

William A. Irvin 5K (Limited to first 1,500 entrants) 
Registration opens Wednesday, March 17